I didn't have much luck on finding information on how to do this, so I decided to make this tutorial for those of you who are nervous about doing it. I've never installed audio equipment, so it's a first for me. Hope this helps someone with their installation.
Difficulty Level: 2 of 10.
Time required: 1 to 2 hours without being rushed.
Parts:
Needle Nose Pliers
10mm Nut & Wrench
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
7mm hex socket with small ratchet (for rear speakers). Thanks to member CPA for this tip. Careful with the tint!
Wire strippers.
Black tape.
Torx T15 for front speakers. (thanks for member CPA for correct size).
Dremel to cut plastic (if speakers don't fit)
Step 1
Open the trunk.
Step 2
Remove the speaker covering (6 push pins). You can remove them with needle nose pliers.
Step 3
Lower the back seats.
Step 4
Remove push in pin and 10mm Screw from both sides.
Step 5
Unclip the side cushions with a flat head screwdriver. The second picture shows the clip so you can get a good idea of what's back there.
Step 6
Remove two screws with phillips screwdriver. Then pull the top part towards the right, and pull the bottom part up.
Step 7
Pull the speaker covering towards you to remove. The second picture shows the clip from the trunk that needs to be released when you pull.
Step 8
Remove the speaker connectors.
Step 9
Install your new speakers by matching the factory wires to your speakers by using the following:
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Tan
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Gray
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Brown
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow/Gray
Step 10
Open your door and remove the screws on the very bottom of the door.
Step 11
Remove one screw from the door pull, notice that the flap opens down. Then remove one more screw from the door handle, notice the flap opens up.
Step 12
You will now remove the plastic push holders around the bottom half of the door (the tan part in my case). Use your key to push in the center of the pin. This will prevent you from pushing to far and having the pin go all the way through and falling into the door. Then use a small flat head to remove the pin out.
Step 13
Pull the door panel like shown, from one side to the other. and rest it on your foot to keep from scratching it.
Step 14
Unclip the door handle rod and the window controls. Then you can completely remove the door panel.
Step 15
Remove the speaker.
Step 16
Install the wires for the new speakers by matching the factory wires to your speakers by using the following:
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray/Violet
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Yellow
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Violet
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Yellow
Step 17
Test fit your speaker. If it doesn't fit you will need to remove the plastic surround and cut out the black plastic like shown in the second picture.
Step 18
Install the speaker.
Step 19
If any white pins remained on the door (first pic), carefully remove them (second pic), and put them back onto the door panel (third pic).
Remember to connect the window controls and re-clip the door handle rod. Snap the door back into place and replace all the screws and push pins.
Here is a pic of the speakers I installed with my aftermarket stereo. They sound great to my ears and I only paid $117 shipped for all four from Nextag.com
Hope this may have helped your installation. Enjoy!
Difficulty Level: 2 of 10.
Time required: 1 to 2 hours without being rushed.
Parts:
Needle Nose Pliers
10mm Nut & Wrench
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
7mm hex socket with small ratchet (for rear speakers). Thanks to member CPA for this tip. Careful with the tint!
Wire strippers.
Black tape.
Torx T15 for front speakers. (thanks for member CPA for correct size).
Dremel to cut plastic (if speakers don't fit)
Step 1
Open the trunk.
Step 2
Remove the speaker covering (6 push pins). You can remove them with needle nose pliers.
Step 3
Lower the back seats.
Step 4
Remove push in pin and 10mm Screw from both sides.
Step 5
Unclip the side cushions with a flat head screwdriver. The second picture shows the clip so you can get a good idea of what's back there.
Step 6
Remove two screws with phillips screwdriver. Then pull the top part towards the right, and pull the bottom part up.
Step 7
Pull the speaker covering towards you to remove. The second picture shows the clip from the trunk that needs to be released when you pull.
Step 8
Remove the speaker connectors.
Thanks for the tip CPA.
Step 9
Install your new speakers by matching the factory wires to your speakers by using the following:
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Tan
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Gray
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Brown
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow/Gray
Step 10
Open your door and remove the screws on the very bottom of the door.
Step 11
Remove one screw from the door pull, notice that the flap opens down. Then remove one more screw from the door handle, notice the flap opens up.
Step 12
You will now remove the plastic push holders around the bottom half of the door (the tan part in my case). Use your key to push in the center of the pin. This will prevent you from pushing to far and having the pin go all the way through and falling into the door. Then use a small flat head to remove the pin out.
Step 13
Pull the door panel like shown, from one side to the other. and rest it on your foot to keep from scratching it.
Step 14
Unclip the door handle rod and the window controls. Then you can completely remove the door panel.
Step 15
Remove the speaker.
Step 16
Install the wires for the new speakers by matching the factory wires to your speakers by using the following:
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray/Violet
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Yellow
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Violet
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Yellow
Step 17
Test fit your speaker. If it doesn't fit you will need to remove the plastic surround and cut out the black plastic like shown in the second picture.
Step 18
Install the speaker.
Step 19
If any white pins remained on the door (first pic), carefully remove them (second pic), and put them back onto the door panel (third pic).
Remember to connect the window controls and re-clip the door handle rod. Snap the door back into place and replace all the screws and push pins.
Here is a pic of the speakers I installed with my aftermarket stereo. They sound great to my ears and I only paid $117 shipped for all four from Nextag.com
Hope this may have helped your installation. Enjoy!